prologue

Meanings

Noun

an introduction to a play
A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
One who delivers a prologue.
A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.
An individual time trial before a stage race, used to determine which rider wears the leader's jersey on the first stage.
A liturgical book containing daily readings, including hagiography.

Verb

To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English prologue, prologe, from Old French prologue, from Latin prologus, from Ancient Greek πρόλογος (prólogos).

Synonyms

forespeech, foretale, foretalk, foreword

Antonyms

epilog, epilogue, foreword

Scrabble Score: 11

prologue is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prologue is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prologue is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

prologue is a valid Words With Friends word